North Deep Creek residents may be affected by a smoke haze throughout the day.

Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Fiefighters fight to control blaze at North Deep Cree:
Firefighters are continuing their efforts to control a blaze at North Deep Creek.

UPDATE: TWENTY fire crews and at least one water bomber worked into the night last night to bring under control a huge bushfire threatening homes and properties at North Deep Creek.

Residents were told at 5.30pm conditions "could get worse quickly" and they should prepare to leave.

"You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan," an alert from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service advised.

"If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly.

Fire fighters on Gardners Rd at North Deep Creek late this afternoon.Arthur Gorrie

"Currently as at 5.30pm... a large bushfire is burning in the vicinity of Gardner Road and Young Road, North Deep Creek, travelling in a north-easterly direction towards Gardner Road.

"Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door."

The fire broke out earlier yesterday afternoon in the hilly, rural area dotted with orchards and grazing properties about 30-minutes drive from Gympie.

The bushfire warning level last night remained at Watch and Act. An operational base was set up on a property on Gardner Road, which was used as a fire control line.

Bureau of Meteorology spokeswoman Janine Yuasa said the wind that had helped cause havoc throughout Queensland over the weekend was expected to drop off as the night progressed, but that it was last night blowing at 9km in a south westerly direction, away from Gympie.

The water bomber was brought in to "cut the head off the fire" shortly after 4pm, QFES Inspector Kent Mayne said.

EARLIER:

Sixteen fire crews and at least one water bombing helicopter continue to battle a potentially devastating bushfire in a populated rural residential area just east of Gympie.

Hayley Pascoe posted this picture on our Facebook Page with the caption "Our neighbour's paddock" on a story we posted on a fire raging out of control at North Deep Creek this afternoon.FACEBOOK

Fire and emergency authorities have just confirmed that houses in North Deep Creek are under threat but the advice to residents near Young and Gardner Roads remains the same: PREPARE TO LEAVE.

Fire fighters on Gardners Rd at North Deep Creek late this afternoon.arthur gorrie

Bureau of Meteorology spokeswoman Janine Yuasa says the wind is expected to drop off as the night progresses, but that it is currently blowing at 9km and in a south westerly direction, which is away from Gympie.

Fire threatens North Deep Creek properties:
Residents told to prepare to leave as conditions could get worse.

EARLIER: Water helicopters have been brought in to fight a large bushfire burning near national park and private property just east of Gympie.

North Deep Creek firearthur gorrie

North Deep Creek is a hilly, rural residential neighbourhood about a 30-minute drive from Gympie.

Local residents have been told to prepare to leave their homes by fire authorities, uncertain just what the fire will do. The situation could escalate quickly, authorities say.

North Deep Creek firearthur gorrie

It is currently burning through forest and open grassland near Young Road but it heading towards Gardner Road.

EARLIER:

A BUSHFIRE is raging in North Deep Creek and conditions could get worse, Queensland Fire authorities have just revealed.

"You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan," the authorities have told residents.

"If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly.

"Currently as at 3.30pm, Monday 20 August, a large bushfire is burning in the vicinity of Gardner Road and Young Road, North Deep Creek, travelling in a north-easterly direction towards Gardner Road. The fire is likely to impact Gardner Road.

Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.

Fire8Arthur Gorrie

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

. Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.

. If you have a bushfire survival plan, finalise it now so you are ready to follow it.

. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if you leave the area.

. Advise family and friends of your plan.

. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.

. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.

. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.

. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.